Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support Worker
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 24 hours per week
- Job ref
- 331-B16730525
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Furness General Hospital
- Town
- Barrow in Furness
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 Per annum Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Support Worker - Ophthalmology
NHS AfC: Band 3
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
The Ophthalmology Department cares for patients of all ages attending a wide range of ophthalmic clinics. We have Doctor/Nurse led clinics on all sites. There is currently a vacancy for a 24 hour part-time Band 3 Clinical Support Worker Post at Furness General Hospital.
Within this post you will work in general Ophthalmology clinics and more specialised ophthalmic clinics, preoperative assessment and support the organisation and running theatre lists on a day to day basis, this provides the opportunity to cover all different aspects of Ophthalmic Care.
You will undergo in house training specialising in Ophthalmic Nursing care.
You will be expected to complete the ophthalmic competencies for the post that are required to work in the department.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
Work in support of and under the direction of a registered
nurse, providing nursing care and assistance to patients
within defined parameters specified by the Registered Nurse
(RN).
Record patient information.
Provide basic patient care and document that care in the
patient records.
Agreed clinical tasks, clerical duties and phlebotomy.
Be required to participate in working flexible hours to the needs of the service.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good general education
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
Experience
Essential criteria
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Previous experience in a care environment
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
- IT skills to basic level
- Willingness to undertake CSW training in care related area Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood).
- IT skills – basic level
- Understands confidentiality
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing etc).
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working with the general public/ophthalmology setting
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Leeann Herbert
- Job title
- Department Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01229 491179
- Additional information
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